Bai Qiansong also glanced at his second brother with displeasure, even though he knew that his second brother had the highest position in the Bai family in recent years. He always dislikes his elder brother, and even feels a bit domineering. But today at my birthday party, saying such things was undoubtedly a bit much.
After all, those juniors and outsiders don’t know Yang Dongxu’s identity. Doesn’t he, Bai Changsong, know?
You know, but you still say such things, what do you want?
When he saw that Yang Dongxu's gift didn't work, he stepped on his eldest brother's face and rubbed it on the ground. Or are you still very peeping at Bai Qian's hands and want to slap the elder in the face in this way?
"It's a copybook. Bai Qian said that Uncle Bai likes to practice calligraphy. I happen to have a good copybook at home, but it would be a waste of money if I kept it anywhere, so I gave it to a knowledgeable person like Uncle Bai. It can be regarded as a sword given to a hero."
The look on Yang Dongxu's face paused slightly because of Bai Changsong's untimely words. But the smile remained. As he spoke, he handed the long sandalwood box to Bai Qian.
As Bai Qian didn't have much expression on her face, Yang Dongxu opened the sandalwood box, took out the calligraphy and painting from it and opened it carefully.
Seeing how Yang Dongxu took out the scroll carefully and noticed the color of the paper, everyone stretched their necks out of curiosity. Bai Qiansong looked certain.
When Yang Dongxu slowly opened the scroll and saw the name on the scroll, Bai Qiansong couldn't help but be surprised: ""Dingwu Lanting Postscript Eight" is..."
"I don't know much about calligraphy, but I asked the old man in my family. He said that Song Ke's calligraphy Xiaocao and Zhangcao were the best in the Song Dynasty. I don't know what Xiaocao and Zhangcao are, but I saw Song Ke in the study. I was too lazy to wrap it up and give it to Uncle Bai as a birthday gift." Yang Dongxu said with a smile.
"This...how did this happen..." Bai Qiansong originally saw Yang Dongxu opening the gift on the spot, secretly blaming the young man for being too impulsive.
He thought that no matter what Yang Dongxu presented, he would say he liked it and wanted to save his daughter's face. But when I saw Song Ke's calligraphy, I felt more than just like it, it was a huge surprise. But officially because the surprise was too great, he couldn't say that he liked it. Because this is really too valuable.
"I don't know how to read, so it would be a waste wherever I put it. Only if such a thing is placed in Uncle Bai's hands will it not be buried." Yang Dongxu did not fully open the scroll.
The paper of such an antique is now very brittle even though it has been reframed for protection. But this thing should be savored quietly, not opened and shown off in front of everyone.
So he didn't care about those old people with long necks who wanted to take a few more glances. After Yang Dongxu showed it to Bai Qiansong and other elders, he put the painting away and put it into the sandalwood box held by Bai Qian.
"No, this is too expensive." Seeing that Yang Dongxu really gave this calligraphy to him, Bai Qiansong quickly refused.
People who don't know Song Ke may just think that this calligraphy is from the Song Dynasty and may be valuable. But as a person who likes words, how could he not know Song Ke. Those who know Song Ke will naturally know the value of Song Ke’s authentic works.
As a famous calligrapher in the Ming Dynasty, he was one of the three Shens of the Three Song Dynasties. He even had ten friends with Gao Qi, and the poem referred to the existence of the ten talented men. The price of an authentic Song Ke painting is at least several million, let alone a masterpiece of this kind.
The evaluation that Xiaocao and Zhangcao are the best among their generation is not Song Ke's boast. It is the evaluation of Song Ke's characters by future generations, and it can surpass the existence of a generation. The value of such a work can be imagined.
So even if you use the most cliché money to measure the value of this painting, it's only tens of millions. It is not impossible to send tens of millions to the auction, tens of millions of birthday gifts. Still, he really liked copybooks that couldn't be measured by money, so Bai Qiansong couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.
"It's just a single word. It's not as exaggerated as Uncle Bai said. As long as Uncle Bai likes it, nothing else matters."
After speaking, Yang Dongxu turned to Bai Qian and said, "Send Uncle Bai to the study."
"No, this is really..."
"Isn't it just a gift that you like? Dad, if you like it, just accept it." Bai Qian said.
She didn't understand the Chinese characters either, so when Yang Dongxu went back to pick out gifts. She just felt that this gift might be very valuable, but no matter how precious it was, it was nothing between her and Yang Dongxu.
So when I saw Yang Dongxu carefully selecting gifts, the value of the gifts was relatively high. She is more of a sweet person who is valued by Yang Dongxu.
But her father's reaction in front of her made her realize that the value of this gift seemed to exceed her previous estimate. And my father really likes it.
But she still doesn't care if the value is too high, as long as her father likes it. Of course, Yang Dongxu gave her such a gift, which definitely made her feel sweeter.
"That gift seems valuable."
"Nonsense, wouldn't a house worth hundreds of people have such a big reaction?"
"It seems to be the word for Song Ke from the Song Dynasty, Dingwulan or something? Does anyone know what it means?"
"I have a buddy who plays calligraphy and painting. Please help me block him while I call to ask."
The originally quiet surroundings were now buzzing with whispers.
Bai Changsong, who originally hinted that he wanted to see the gift from Yang Dongxu, couldn't help but look a little embarrassed, and he didn't know the word very well. But looking at his eldest brother's appearance, and Yang Dongxu's face, there was no strange look on his face.
He knew that this gift must be very valuable, so what he said subconsciously and impulsively was a bit like shooting himself in the foot.
Before her father could refuse, Bai Qian went upstairs and delivered the gift to her father's study.
But before Bai Qian could go up, the doorman at the gate of the villa area called and said that Bai's family had guests coming in. Ask if you are a guest from Baijia. It is best to go and pick him up.
After all, the people who can live in this villa area are either rich or noble, and there are also a few retired old leaders. Although the doorman knows that it is Baijiabaiqiansong's birthday today. But without verification from Baijia, he couldn't let people in casually.
"Are there any guests?" Bai Qiansong couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and looked around the living room. It seemed that both those who could come and those who couldn't came were here.
After all, it was a family dinner, and Bai Qiansong basically knew everyone who came, so he didn't feel like anyone was missing.
"The person's name is Li Yihang, it seems he is not the only one." The housekeeper said quickly when he saw the confusion on his master's face.
"I'll pick it up." Yang Dongxu smiled.
Obviously Li Yihang and the others came here for him, if he hadn't arrived in person today. It is estimated that a few people can only send a gift as a token of appreciation, and it is impossible to come in person.
It's not that they would just pick up the slack after Baijia declined, but without Yang Dongxu's relationship, they really weren't familiar with Baiqian. He was even less familiar with Bai Jia, so he didn't come to celebrate Bai Qiansong's birthday.
"You are a guest. How can a guest pick up a guest? Let Baian go, where is Baian?" Bai Qian said.
So Baian, who was pulled down by Su Jingrou and was sulking in the kitchen, was called out again to pick someone up at the door. His sulky face didn't look good to begin with.
He was even more reluctant when he heard that he was going to pick someone up at the door. If Bai Qian hadn't called him personally, he would have just thrown off the chain. But after hearing that it was Li Yihang and others who answered the call, Baian secretly glanced at Yang Dongxu, who was talking to his father.
Then he looked better and walked outside.
"Jingrou, let's go too." Bai Qian said when she saw Su Jingrou walking out with Baian.
"Okay, Sister Bai Qian." Su Jingrou nodded and went out with Baian.
"That... what kind of guest is he?" Either he is very familiar with Baijia Su Jingrou, or he knows that Mr. Bai was very powerful before. Now that Mr. Bai has passed away, although the Bai family has declined, it is still stronger than her family.
Most of the previous guests had to report and the housekeepers would pick them up. Now she was asked to pick him up with Baian. The identity of the guest was obviously not simple.
"Yang...um...some of my sister's business partners." Baian said.
Although he still looks like a child who has not grown up, and everything he does seems very childish. But people have a sense of shame, and obviously he didn't want to say too much about Yang Dongxu. Even if this is a bit deceptive, his fiancée will definitely know about it later.
"In addition to being partners in some of my sister's businesses, their identities are not simple. For example, Li Yihang, the manor where I took you to ride horses outside Yanjing City two days ago belongs to him. In addition to that, he also has other businesses. Nothing is too small.”
Although he didn't want to talk about Yang Dongxu, Baian still mentioned a few words to Su Jingrou.
"I have heard of Li Yihang. It is said that this person is very capable. His family was in ruins before, but through hard work he became a billionaire together.
Moreover, he has a wide network of contacts in Yanjing, and many well-known people in Yanjing often visit his manor. It is said that some wealthy people from other places, as well as Hong Kong businessmen who come to Yanjing to do business, go to him to find connections. "
Baian's reminder made Su Jingrou feel the other party's care despite her willfulness, so she couldn't help but chat a few more words. After all, this place is quite far from the gate, so the two of them can't stay silent forever.
"Shit is capable, if not..." Baian snorted, but he opened his mouth and didn't know what to say. So he stuttered and said, "Forget it, you don't understand even if I tell you. Just be polite to him, and don't be too polite."
"Oh." Su Jingrou heard something strange in Baian's words, although she was very curious. But she was smart and didn't ask any further.
After a while, Baian and Su Jingrou brought the people in, which was pretty much what Yang Dongxu thought. Not only Li Yihang came, Qian Liang and Lan Lan from Yanjing also came.
Bai Feng, who had not been seen in public for a long time and was nursing her child at home, came over with her husband Wei Fei.
In addition to coming here themselves, they also brought gifts to Zhu Hengyi and others.
In fact, even if Yang Dongxu doesn't come today, Li Yihang and others will send gifts because he and Bai Qian are shareholders of the same company. However, except for Bai Feng, a sister who has a good relationship with Bai Qian, it is certain that Li Yihang will send gifts, but it is not certain whether the person will come or not.
It is very likely that, like Zhu Hengyi and others, someone brought a gift to show their appreciation.
After all, no matter how close Bai Qian and Yang Dongxu are to Zhou Ya, no matter how good their relationship is with Yang Dongxu. They are all respectable people, so just giving gifts as a token of appreciation is enough, there is no reason to lose their own face and let Baijia help them.
